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'This summer showed just how deeply climate anxiety is influencing consumer decision-making'

Opinion
Dan Hyams
14 September 2026

Following the UK and western Europe's hottest summer on record, which fuelling wildfires here and on the continent, Travel Counsellor and TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassador Dan Hyams reflects on what it takes to be a travel agent as the world heats up.

Travel Counsellor Dan Hyams is a TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassador
Dan Hyams

Travel Counsellor Dan Hyams is a TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassador

Whenever extreme summer weather events hit the headlines, from the now inevitable annual Mediterranean wildfires to the seemingly never-ending UK heatwaves, it typically sparks a flurry of debate and panic throughout our industry.

While the scenes are undoubtedly devastating, these eye-catching headlines often exacerbate consumer anxiety purely for sales or clicks. As travel advisors, our role is to cut through the noise, focus on the facts, and manage reality for clients – whether they’re hesitant to hit the big red “book” button or they're worrying about an upcoming trip.